From heroes to zeros as Bulls succumb to hosts Jaguares

Pote Human, coach of the Bulls admitted his charges did a poor job at adjusting to the conditions. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

JOHANNESBURG – The Bulls revived their Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde role with a second-round 27-12 defeat to the Jaguares in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

As tactically astute as they were a week ago against the Stormers, so abysmally lost were they against the Argentine franchise.

In wet and slippery conditions the Jaguares ultimately adapted better to the circumstances for a deserved victory.

The Bulls came into the match buoyed by a polished performance against the Stormers in Pretoria, looking to claim their first win over the Jaguares in their own backyard. It was not to be as they suffered their third consecutive defeat in Argentina.

Bulls mentor Pote Human admitted his charges did a poor job at adjusting to the conditions.

“They used the conditions better while they placed us under immense pressure with their rush defence,” Human said.

The Bulls seemed confused about how to approach the match with scrumhalf Embrose Papier giving away valuable possession with aimless box kicks.

When the Pretoria side had possession of the ball, they lacked the necessary patience to grind their way over the gain line. Instead, they played like overeager teenagers which ultimately resulted in turnover ball due to unforced errors.